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Fennville Pride
June Issue 2013 • Fennville Public Schools • (269) 561-7331 • www.fennvilleschools.org • www.facebook.com/fennvilleschools
2013-2014
School
Calendar on
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GRADUATES
CENTRAL OFFICE SUMMER HOURS:
8:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Office will be closed if there are extreme weather conditions.
HORARIO DE VERANO OFICINA DEL SUPERINTENDIENTE
Lunes a Viernes 8:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Esta oficina estara cerrada si las condiciones del tiempo son muy severas.
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Central Office:
5 Memorial Drive
Central Office
Superintendent
Dirk Weeldreyer
(269) 561-7331
Fax (269) 561-5792
Fennville Elementary:
8 North Street
Principal, Albert Lombard
(269) 561-7236
Fax (269) 561-7271
Middle School:
1 Memorial Drive
Principal, Kim Zdybel
(269) 561-7341
Fax (269) 561-2143
High School:
4 Memorial Drive
Principal, Jim Greydanus
(269) 561-7241
Fax (269) 561-6901
Special Education:
5 Memorial Drive
Director, Wendy Dubuisson
(269) 561-7331
Fax (269) 561-5792
Migrant/Bilingual:
5 Memorial Drive
Secretary, Alice Rodriguez
(269) 561-7331
Fax (269) 561-5792
Adult Ed/Alt. Ed:
5 Memorial Drive
(269) 561-7331
Fax (269) 561-8630
Food Service:
8 North Street
Director, George Siedis
(269) 561-7231
Fax (269) 561-2356
Facilities:
5 Memorial Drive
Director, Jon Carr
(269) 561-4832
Fax (269) 561-5792
Transportation:
3 Memorial Drive
Director, John Schlack
(269) 561-8131
Fax (269) 561-5636
Athletics:
Director, Travis Spaman
(269) 561-7241
Fax (269) 561-6901
Community
Athletic Center:
Travis Spaman
(269) 561-2708
(269) 561-6901
Website: www.fennvilleschools.org
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www.facebook.com/fennvillepublicschools
The Board of Education does not discriminate on the
basis of religion, race, color, national origin, sex, disability
or age in its program, activities or employment. Further,
it is the policy of this District to provide an equal
opportunity for all students, regardless of race, color,
creed, age, disability, religion, gender, ancestry, national
origin, place of residence within the boundaries of the
District, or social or economic background, to learn
through the curriculum offered in this District.
Direct questions to Civil Rights Officer,
Wendy Dubuisson
Note from the Superintendent
Dear Parents and District Residents:
The June issue of the Pride is always one to look forward to, when we are able to showcase so many of the fantastic activities and achievements of our students this year! It was
truly a wonderful year of growth! Please be sure to check out all that our students have
been up to!
While we have been very proud of our educational offerings for years, it was very gratifying to receive word that Fennville High School was named to the US News and World
Report’s 2013 listing of the best high schools in America! Please see the related article on
the back cover for more information. Congratulations to our entire school community for all
of their efforts which have culminated in this recognition!
Congratulations also go to our newest Fennville alumni in the Class of 2013! They have
achieved great things during their time with us, and we are looking forward with great confidence to hearing about their future successes! This year I was again struck by the tremendous amount of scholarship money received by our graduates! Much of this scholarship
money comes from local sources, and we are very thankful for your support as our young
people move on to higher education.
I would also like to thank all of those voters who showed their support for our students
in our recent successful sinking fund election. This annual income will help to augment our
ability to make repairs and improvements while maintaining a rich educational experience
for students in the classroom. You can be certain that in these difficult economic times
we are continuing to develop our district budget in the most fiscally prudent way possible,
while keeping kids first!
Fennville Public Schools stands ready to welcome any new students for the fall! Early
registration helps us be able to make the best arrangements possible for students. Parents
may register new students in the Central Office (located behind the Middle School) during
the summer months. School offices open for regular hours beginning Monday, August 19.
The first day of the 2013-14 school year will be Tuesday, September 3.
We hope you are able to relax and enjoy the beautiful summer weather with family and
friends, and look forward to seeing you again in the fall!
Sincerely,
Dirk Weeldreyer
Superintendent
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS - 2013
President: . . . . . . . . . . .Loren Barnes
Vice President: . . . . . .Dana Rosema
Secretary: . . . . . . . . . . .David Johnson
Treasurer: . . . . . . . . . . .John Raak
Trustee . . . . . . . . . . Julio Almanza
Trustee: . . . . . . . . . Mark Ludwig
Trustee: . . . . . . . . . Tina Westenbroek
FENNVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGS REMAINING FOR 2013
Monday, July 15, 2013
Monday, August 19, 2013
Monday, September 16, 2013
Monday, October 21, 2013
Monday, November 18, 2013
Monday, December 16, 2013
All Regular meetings to be held at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room unless otherwise
posted. Special meetings and work sessions will be scheduled as necessary.
Elementary
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American Cancer Society
Daddy/Daughter Dance A Success!
A Daddy/Daughter Dance was held at the Fennville Elementary
School to raise money for the American Cancer Society. The school’s
Relay for Life Team, “Hawks for Hope,” hosted the dance. Daughters
and their “Dads” spent the evening enjoying good music, delicious
cupcakes, and most importantly, time together for a good cause.
A total of $800.00 was raised and will go towards helping cancer
patients in the Allegan County and Lakeshore area. A big “Thank you” goes out
to the community, the school, and
all the individuals who donated
their time and talents that helped
make this event
such a success
Paine Award Goes to a
GREAT Volunteer!
In 2007, the Mueller family donated money to
the Elementary Library to buy bean bag chairs.
After six years of use with many students sitting on them they were getting very worn.
Mrs. Darlene Hollander, who volunteers in the
elementary library wanted to give them a longer life. She made new covers for them and cut
up sponge cushions into chunks to use for the
filling. Now they are like new again! Thank you
Mrs. Hollander!
Mrs. Hollander was also honored at graduation
this year for being nominated and winning the
Paine Volunteerism Award! Congratulations on
a well-deserved award!
Earth Club!
Summer Reading/
Math Program
The Elementary Summer Reading and Math Program begins
on June 24, 2013 and will run
through August 1, 2013. The
program is four days per week,
Monday through Thursday. No
classes on the 4th!
Second grader Ischel Barreiro decided that Fennville
Elementary building and playground could use some
cleaning up. She single handedly started an Earth
Club. Along with some fellow second graders, they
spent their recess time doing some cleaning. With
her Mother’s help they designed a t-shirt, had them
printed and even paid for a couple of students to get
theirs. Thanks to Ischel, her Mom, and the members
of the Earth Club: Joe Ferrell, Philippe Clark, Alyssa
Hoggard, Yaely Correa Olvera, Ashley Mojica, Gaby
Orozco, Jordan Nead, Ischel, Elizah Barreiro, Vanessa
Andrade, Elena Diaz, and Lucas Achterhof.
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Elementary
Battle Of The Books
Elementary Reading Night
Second Grade Teacher Mr. Kiel
Reads To Families!
Elementary readers proved they were the All-Stars
in this year’s Battle of the Books. All Star Readers
defeated the Awesome Speeder Readers, Pseudonymous Battlers, and Radical Readers with a
total of 481 points to win the four week competition. Thirty students were involved in the battle
this year. As teams they had to read fifteen books
from a variety of authors and genres. They would
meet regularly to discuss and show how much
they knew about the books. Some weeks teams
tied and other weeks they were separated by a just a couple of points. It was a great season of competition. Thank
you to the coaches who met with teams weekly to work on
the books. Also thanks to our moderators Principal Albert
Lombard, Superintendent Dirk Weeldreyer, Fennville Children’s Librarian Karmen Kooyers, and Mrs. Carol
Josefowicz, who helped by coming
in each week and asking questions
about the books. We had a great
season and plans are already in the
works for the 2014 season!
On March 12th, 2013, families at Fennville Elementary School enjoyed Family Reading Night. There
were over one-hundred students who attended!
At Family Reading Night students enjoyed story
book themed snacks that included green eggs
from “Green Eggs and Ham” and carrots from “Peter
Rabbit.” Parents learned about the fundamentals
and the components of reading while students
listened to teachers read stories aloud. Together,
families learned about how to choose just the right
book and how to read to and with their children.
Students that came to Family Reading Night got
to choose two new books to take home. They also
received a book bag with a bookmark, reading
tracking tool and a bag of popcorn for a reading
snack. At the end of the evening, students listened to teachers read their favorite books aloud.
Thank you to all who volunteered and thank you
to all who attended Family Reading Night! It was
a great success!
The Fennville Educational Foundation helps make reading fun!
Fifth Grade students are improving their reading skills
thanks to a mini-grant given by the Fennville Educational
Foundation. Easi-speak microphones were purchased
with the grant. These special microphones record and
store voices, while students read. Students can even listen back to their past recordings. These students can hear
how much they have improved their fluency and speed
since the beginning of the school
year. Now they can hear the difference that their hard work has
made. Way to read 5th graders!
We appreciate you, Fennville Educational Foundation!
Second Graders Learn About Jellyfish!
Be careful! Watch out for the stinging tentacles of the swimming jellies. Jellyfish actually pulsate and suck water in and
push it out to move through the water. Ms. Skellie’s second
graders have been reading about Jellyfish while practicing
their reading strategies. They had a jellyfish project over spring
break to create a jelly and write about it. What a magnificent
sea of jellies they created!
Middle School
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7th Grade Camp
Camp Pendalouan recently welcomed sixty-six
Fennville Middle School 7th graders and eleven
Fennville High School student counselors for a
three-day visit. Students participated in a Dutch
auction, hiking, rock-wall climbing, a high-ropes
course, square dancing, campfires, sports, canoeing, archery, Geo-vivaling, life in the woods (survival skills), singing, and many interactive/teamwork
games. Fun was had by all who attended. For more
information about Camp Pendalouan, please visit
their website (www.pendalouan.org).
Another Successful Washington D.C. Trip
On April 21 seventy 8th grade students left for the annual class
trip to Washington D.C. The group was blessed with safe travel
and beautiful weather. It was a nice change from the awfully
cold and wet April the students were experiencing at home.
En route to Washington D.C. the students had the opportunity
to stop in Gettysburg, PA for a day. While there they were able
to learn about the Battle of Gettysburg, and how it affected the
outcome of the Civil War and the future of the United States. The
students were also able to tour the Shriver House which gives
them insight into what life was like for civilians living in a war
torn city.
The time spent in D.C was packed with visits to many important historical sites. The students were able to tour the US Capitol building and many of our national monuments. They were
also given time to tour the Smithsonian Air and Space museum,
the National Archives, and the Holocaust Memorial. The last day
of the trip included tours of Mt. Vernon and Arlington National
Cemetery where the students were able to witness the famous
changing of the guard ceremony.
After packing many tours and sites into a short amount of time
the students were ready to unwind. They were able to do so during a stop at Medieval Times. This was a great chance for the
students to relax and eat a great meal before the long bus ride
home.
This years trip participants would like to thank all of those that
helped to make the trip possible. Without the sacrifices made by
their family and community members many students would not
have been able to attend.
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Middle School
Student of the Month
Student of the Month Recognition
Selection Process
The Student of the Month photo and information will be displayed on the
Student Council bulletin board. Each student of month is taken out to lunch
on their selected month.
Students are nominated based on the team members’ perceptions
as they consider students who:
• demonstrate service to school and community
• are academically conscientious- do not have to be honor roll
but continue to try and work to potential
• exemplify courtesy and consideration for others
• are cooperative, cheerful, and serve as a positive role model to
other students
Sponsored by:
2012-2013
Month
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
6th Grade
Matthew Sanchez
Justin Underwood
Jessica Mendoza
Erika Haywood
Matthew Mcallister
Macy Ilmberger
Julian Islas Rosendo
Jovanna Dela Rosa
7th Grade
Johanna Diaz
Luis Villalobos
Molly Latchaw
Alex Tietsort
lsa Marquez
Cameron Downer
Kayla Koeller
Michael Fuller
8th Grade
Anna De Mann
Salvador Mariano
Kathy Hernandez
George Castle
Hannah Canfield
Garett Dragon
Kirsten Harrison
Mathew Korman
MS Honor Roll
Students Named Essay Contest Winners!
Kathy Hernandez, Anna DeMann, Andy Garcia
Several thousand eighth
grade students from
nearly 450 Michigan
schools participated in
the 44th Annual 20122013 America & Me Essay Contest, which was
conducted with the
help of Farm Bureau Insurance agents across
the state. The topic of
the 2012-2013 contest
was “My Personal Michigan Hero. “
Three students from Fennville Middle School have been named local winners in the 44th annual America & Me Essay Contest, sponsored by Farm
Bureau Insurance.
The three students who earned awards for their school are: First place:
Anna DeMann, second place, Andres Garcia, and third place Kathy Lee
Hernandez. They received award certificates for their achievement. As
first place winner, Anna’s name will be engraved on a plaque for displaying at the school.
Anna DeMann’s first place essay will now advance to the state level competition where the top ten essays in Michigan will be selected. The top
ten statewide winners, who will be announced in April, will each receive
a plaque, a medallion and a cash award of $1,000. In addition, the top
ten will be honored at a banquet in Lansing, meet with Michigan’s top
governmental leaders, and be the featured guests at a Lansing Lugnuts
minor league baseball game dedicated in their honor.
Started in 1968 and open to all Michigan eighth grade students, the contest encourages Michigan youngsters to explore the greatness of America and its people. As sponsor of the contest, Farm Bureau Insurance has
earned eleven national awards from the Freedoms Foundation at Valley
Forge.
6th Grade
Principal’s List
(All A’s)
Ashlynn Cluchey
Jace Cossey
Danielle Davis
Erica Haywood
Macy Ilmberger
Matthew Mcallister
Clay Rosema
6th Grade
Honor Roll (A’s & B’s)
Brittany Adams
Alexis Clark
Jovanna DelRosa
Jovita Gonzalez-Almanza
Nataly Grose
Christopher Hicks
Kambria Knikelbine
Erik Korman
Holly Laraway
Jose Lemus
Jacob Maas
Alison McKellips
Jessica Mendoza
Cadence Mix-Dean
Maya Ortiz
Rubit Rosas-Salinas
Analilia Salinas- Peralta
mMatthew Sanchez
Austin Scovill
Tigris Street
Justin Underwood
Adan Willey
Hunter Yetzke
7th Grade
Principal’s List
(All A’s)
Madyson DeRoo
Molly Latchaw
Estevan Rosas
7th Grade
Honor Roll (A’s & B’s)
Doug Bellenger
Jacob Brown
Hernan Burgett
Valerie Capman
Samantha Culver
Cameron Downer
Diamante Echevarria
Daniela Garcia
Braden Griffin
Brianna Hoffman
Richard Hopson
Isabela Marquez
Matthew Morales
Zachary Nolan
Valeria Puente
Maite Salamanca
Saul Salamanca
Josie Sherwood
Alexander Tietsort
Kamryn VanDyke
8th Grade
Principal’s List
(All A’s)
Brianna Baldiga
Kiley Burt
Hannah Canfield
Rebeca Castillo
Amanda Chappell
Maria Delucas
Kirsten Harrison
Marissa Latchaw
Vanessa Martinez
Allyson Moralez
Dan Palencia
Licet Romero
8th Grade
Honor Roll (A’s & B’s)
Leonardo Almanza
Kiefer Brenner
Gabrielle Cabrera
Carlos Delarosa
Anna DeMann
Garrett Dragan
Raul Echevarria
Cassandra Flores
Andres Garcia
Carlos Garcia
Elizabeth Garcia
Kathy Hernandez
Mathew Korman
Emily Laguna Perez
Celeste Marquez
Adam Marriot
Julian Martinez
Brandon Mcallister
Kimberly Morales
Saul Morales Rosas
Kristin Okon
Caitlin Paauwe
Tara Perry
Kelsey Phelps
Madison Raak
Nathan Suarez
Daniel Tapia
MIDDLE SCHOOL
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Greaser-Soc Day
7th grade students paid tribute to the characters of “The Outsiders” by
S.E. Hinton when they dressed up as either a Greaser or a Soc. Students
used the novel, the movie, and their own individual research to create
authentic looks.
HIGH SCHOOL
Fennville High School
2nd Semester
Honor Roll 2012 -2013
Freshmen: Pablo Barrera, Abigail Beissel, Artemis Brown, Lindsay Cossey,
Alison Gort, Tori Machan, Hailey Martin, Danielle McKellips, Mattalyn McKellips, Clifford Morse, Jacob Morse, Cameron Obbink, Alex Overhiser, Kelsy Overhiser, Kortny Overhiser, Hannah Schneider, Aaron Scovill, Hunter
Shaw, Maribel Soriano, Esmeralda Suarez
Sophomore: Seith Albin-Nash, Aurora Almanza, Judy Almanza, Preston
Brewer, Allison Cahppell, Sydney Dejonge, Amerika Del Toro, Eric Gonzalez, Hope Judge, Mitchell Leonard, Jose Martinez, Catlyn Mayou, Aaron
Overhiser, Courtney Rector, Jacob Templeman
Junior: Danielle Beissel, Ramiro Castillo, Crystal Delucio, Eric Emborsky,
Brittany Funk, Lisa Gomez, Katelyn Hicks, Matthew Johnson, Vincent Lungaro, Nadia Martinez-Estrada, Matiana Medrano, Morgan Monique, Cabria
Moreno, Carl Nicholson, Brianna Rogers, Ryan Schmuck, Grace Shields,
Diana Suarez, Taylor Van Oss, Katya VanDyke, Madyson Van Howe, Lexus
Wilson
Senior: Monique Bushee, Alejandra Castillo, Amanda Cole, Emily Cossey,
Sean De Long, Esther Hagger, Emily Hamel, Brooke Hansen, Austin Hendricks, Hilary Hunsburger, Travis Latchaw II, Heather Martin, Gloria Morales, Caesar Ortiz, Morgan Parmer, Katelynn Phelps, Lucero Puente, Seth
Rogers, Jessica Solis
National Honor Society
Six members of the High School National Honor Society took
part in the annual NHS Spring Campus Clean-Up on May 8. Pictured left to right are juniors Brittany Funk, Vince Lungaro, Morgan Monique, Katelyn Hicks, Matt Johnson, and Diana Suarez.
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High School
Debut Show Highlights Students’ Artwork!
Fennville High School Student Honored!
Hilary Hunsberger, senior, saxophonist, and a student of marching and concert band at the
Fennville High School has been
named a Michigan Youth Arts
Distinguished Scholar for Michigan and invited to participate in
the 51st annual Michigan Youth
Arts Festival, May 9 – 1, at Western Michigan University.
Alejandra Castillo
Amanda Cole
Two high school students, Alejandra Castillo and Amanda Cole, each
had a piece of their artwork selected for the Debut Show at The Holland
Arts Council. The show was up from March 14-April 27 and there was an
opening reception for the artists the evening of March 14. Both girls entered prints that they created for the Advanced Portfolio class with Mrs.
Stratton. Congratulations to both artists!
Nearly 1,000 Michigan high
school students-artists have
been invited to attend the event.
The students were chosen from
more than 250,000 across the
state. Students are selected via
a rigorous decision process adhering to artist standards. The
scholars represented multiple artistic disciplines, including creative
writing, dance, media arts, instrumental, vocal music, music composition, theater and visual arts. Great job Hilary!
“Student schedules for 2013-14 will be mailed the week of August 12. The high school office will be open
starting Monday, August 19 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Starting Wednesday, August 21, the Guidance
Office will be open for schedule changes from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Students may also email schedule
change requests to Mrs. Coffindaffer (tcoffindaff[email protected]) by Monday, August 26.“
Pit and Smoke Firing
Thanks to a grant from Fennville Educational Foundation, the High School Art Students were able to experience something
unique. It began when Fennville potter, Dawn Soltysiak, came to the classroom to demonstrate her wheel throwing technique. In addition, they learned about the business of being a working artisan, studio owner, grant writer, beekeeper, and
farmer. After being inspired by Dawn’s example, all of the High School Art classes and the Art Club crafted their own pottery to be fired in the ancient method called “pit firing”. In May, a bus load of Art students spent the day at Dawn’s business,
Khnemu Studio on Fernwood Farms. After a tour of the studio, solar powered farm, gallery, and animal pens, the students
prepared the pottery for the firing, then they loaded the pit, layering it with wood, straw, and a variety of materials including
banana peels. Mrs. Soltysiak took care of lighting the fire as the students looked on, and she fed the fire through the night.
A group of National Art Honor Society students came back the next day to unload the pit and pack up for the trip back to
school. A display of the beautifully fired ceramics was showcased in the high school.
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Athletics
Educational Material for Parents and Students (Content Meets MDCH Requirements)
Sources: Michigan Department of Community Health. CDC and the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE)
UNDERSTANDING CONCUSSION
Some Common Symptoms
Headache
Pressure in the Head
Nausea/Vomiting
Dizziness
Balance Problems
Double Vision
Blurry Vision
Sensitive to Light
Sensitive to Noise
Sluggishness
Haziness
Fogginess
Grogginess
Poor Concentration
Memory Problems
Confusion
“Feeling Down”
Not “Feeling Right”
Feeling Irritable
Slow Reaction Time
Sleep Problems
WHAT IS A CONCUSSION?
A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury that changes the way the brain normally works. A concussion is caused by a fall, bump,
blow, or jolt to the head or body that causes the head and brain to move quickly back and forth. A concussion can be caused by a shaking,
spinning or a sudden stopping and starting of the head. Even a “ding,” “getting your bell rung,” or what seems to be a mild bump or blow to
the head can be serious. A concussion can happen even if you haven’t been knocked out.
You can’t see a concussion. Signs and symptoms of concussions can show up right after the injury or may not appear or be noticed until
days or weeks after the injury. If the student reports any symptoms of a concussion, or if you notice symptoms yourself, seek medical attention right away. A student who may have had a concussion should not return to play on the day of the injury and until a health care professional says they are okay to return to play.
IF YOU SUSPECT A CONCUSSION:
1. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION RIGHT AWAY – A health care professional will be able to decide how serious the concussion is and
when it is safe for the student to return to regular activities, including sports. Don’t hide it, report it. Ignoring symptoms and trying to
“tough it out” often makes it worse.
2. KEEP YOUR STUDENT OUT OF PLAY – Concussions take time to heal. Don’t let the student return to play the day of injury and until
a heath care professional says it’s okay. A student who returns to play too soon, while the brain is still healing, risks a greater chance of
having a second concussion. Young children and teens are more likely to get a concussion and take longer to recover than adults.
Repeat or second concussions increase the time it takes to recover and can be very serious. They can cause permanent brain damage,
affecting the student for a lifetime. They can be fatal. It is better to miss one game than the whole season.
3. TELL THE SCHOOL ABOUT ANY PREVIOUS CONCUSSION – Schools should know if a student had a previous concussion. A student’s school may not know about a concussion received in another sport or activity unless you notify them.
SIGNS OBSERVED BY PARENTS:
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Appears dazed or stunned
Is confused about assignment or position
Forgets an instruction
• Can’t recall events prior to or after a hit
or fall
• Is unsure of game, score, or opponent
• Moves clumsily
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Answers questions slowly
Loses consciousness (even briefly)
Shows mood, behavior, or personality
changes
CONCUSSION DANGER SIGNS:
In rare cases, a dangerous blood clot may form on the brain in a person with a concussion and crowd the brain against the skull. A student
should receive immediate medical attention if after a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body s/he exhibits any of the following danger signs:
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One pupil larger than the other
Is drowsy or cannot be awakened
A headache that gets worse
Weakness, numbness, or decreased
coordination
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Repeated vomiting or nausea
Slurred speech
Convulsions or seizures
Cannot recognize people/places
• Becomes increasingly confused, restless
or agitated
• Has unusual behavior
• Loses consciousness (even a brief loss of
consciousness should be taken seriously.)
HOW TO RESPOND TO A REPORT OF A CONCUSSION:
If a student reports one or more symptoms of a concussion after a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body, s/he should be kept out of athletic play the day of the injury. The student should only return to play with permission from a health care professional experienced in evaluating for concussion. During recovery, rest is key. Exercising or activities that involve a lot of concentration (such as studying, working on
the computer, or playing video games) may cause concussion symptoms to reappear or get worse. Students who return to school after a
concussion may need to spend fewer hours at school, take rests breaks, be given extra help and time, spend less time reading, writing or
on a computer. After a concussion, returning to sports and school is a gradual process that should be monitored by a health care professional.
Remember: Concussion affects people differently. While most students with a concussion recover quickly and fully, some will have symptoms that last for days, or even weeks. A more serious concussion can last for months or longer.
To learn more, go to www.cdc.gov/concussion.
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*If your child is participating in recreation sports and is a student of Fennville Public Schools, they will not be allowed to participate in games or practices if they are suspended
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WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY
Prior to participation the following liability waiver must be signed: I hereby consent my child’s participation in any Community Recreation program. I will not hold the organization (Fennville Public Schools), teams,
coaches, sponsors, or anyone connected with Community Recreation responsible for death, injury or sickness that may incur in any programs. Furthermore, I will not hold any party responsible for any medical aid administered. By name and signature below, I acknowledge in accordance with Public Acts 342 and 343 of 2012 that I have received and reviewed the Concussion Fact Sheet for Parents and/or the Concussion Fact Sheet for Students provided by Fennville Public Schools.
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List Activity (If Interested in Coaching): ________________________________________________________________________________________
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FAMILY DISCOUNT
1st child = Full Fee, 2nd child = $5.00 off, 3rd child = $10.00 off.
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Relationship: ___________________________________________________
PLEASE USE ONE FORM PER PARTICIPANT. If you need additional forms, please visit one of the
district offices and or the district website: www.fennvilleschools.org. Please submit registration form with
cash, check, or money order payable to Fennville Public Schools.
MAIL TO: Fennville Public Schools, Attn: Community Recreation, 4 Memorial Drive, Fennville, MI 49408.
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No reminder call and or cards will be sent out for any activity. Please keep your registration paperwork for program dates, times, location and related information.
REFUND POLICY
Full refunds will only be given if a program is cancelled due to insufficient enrollment or due to participant illness or injury, or moving out of the area.
METHODS OF PAYMENT
Cash, check, or money order payable to Fennville Public Schools.
PROGRAM REGISTRATION
Two easy ways to register: mail-in, walk in. Registration is on a first come, first served basis; so register early for your favorite activities! PLEASE USE ONE FORM PER PARTICIPANT. If you need additional
forms, please visit one of the district offices and or the district website: www.fennvilleschools.org. MAIL TO: Fennville Public Schools, Attn: Community Recreation, 4 Memorial Drive, Fennville, MI 49408.
FENNVILLE COMMUNITY RECREATION
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Athletics
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Athletics
FENNVILLE
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
2013 SUMMER YOUTH SPORT CAMPS
& FALL YOUTH ACTIVITIES
BUILDING SKILLS FOR THE FUTURE
FENNVILLE COMMUNITY RECREATION INFORMATION
PROGRAM REGISTRATION. Two easy illness or injury, or moving out of the area.
ways to register: mail-in, walk in. Registration NO REMINDERS. No reminder call and or
is on a first come, first served basis; so register cards will be sent out for any activity. Please
early for your favorite activities!
keep your registration paperwork for program
METHODS OF PAYMENT. Check or money dates, times, location and related information.
order payable to Fennville Public Schools.
VOLUNTEERS. Volunteers are always
REFUND POLICY. Full refunds will only appreciated for their willingness to be involved
be given if a program is cancelled due to with various programs. Volunteers will be
insufficient enrollment or due to participant subject to background checks.
SUMMER SKILLS CAMPS
BOYS BASKETBALL JR HOOPS CAMP
Basic fundamentals camp for Junior Hawks. Instructed by High School boys basketball staff and players. Campers
will be given direct instruction on the basic fundamentals of basketball needed to compete at a high level. Camp
Coordinator: Joe Rodriguez, Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach. Equipment Required: Gym Shoes and Shorts.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JUNE 14, 2013. COST: $10.00 (includes basketball)
SOCCER CAMP
Participants will learn basic techniques such as shooting, heading, receiving, dribbling, shielding, etc. Each session
will include small sided and/or full field games. Camp Coordinator: Kyle Nevenzel, Head Varsity Soccer Coach.
Equipment Required: Gym Shoes and Shorts. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JUNE 7, 2013. COST: $10.00
GRADES
DATES
DAYS
TIME
LOCATION
2nd-6th
June 10, 11, 12 & 13
M-TH
9:00AM-10:30AM
Fennville HS Soccer Field
FOOTBALL CAMP
Football camp will stress fundamentals and include group competitions, flag football games, as well as individual and
team instruction. Camp Coordinator—Fennville Football Staff. Equipment Required: Shoes and Shorts (football
pads will NOT be worn for this camp). REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JULY 12, 2013. COST: $10.00 per
participant.
GRADES
DATES
DAYS
TIME
K-6th
July 23, 24, 25
T-W-TH
5:30-7:00PM
LOCATION
HS Practice Football Field
7th-12th
July 15, 16, 17, 18
M-T-W-TH
5:00-7:30PM
HS Practice Football Field
CROSS COUNTRY/TRACK CAMP
Participants will learn a variety of conditioning drills, field events and strategies for distance running competition.
Camp Coordinator—Jeff Sexton, Head Varsity Cross Country Coach Equipment Required: Gym Shoes and Shorts.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: AUGUST 16, 2013. COST: $10.00 per participant.
GRADES
DATES
DAYS
TIME
LOCATION
2nd-8th
August 19, 20, 21 & 22
M-TH
9:30-10:45AM
Fennville HS Track
WRESTLING
Camp will focus on individual skills during the first half of the camp and on team skills the second half.
Camp Coordinator—Steven Fries, Varsity Wrestling Coach. Equipment Required: Gym Shoes.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JULY 5, 2013. COST: FREE
GRADES
DATES
DAYS
TIME
LOCATION
3rd, 4th, 5th
June 19, 20 & 21
W,TH,F
9:00AM - 10:30AM
Fennville HS Gym
GRADES
DATES
TIME
DAYS
LOCATION
Fennville HS Gym
Open Mat Time
Boys and Girls in
grades 6-12
Every Tues & Thurs
June 11 to June 27
8:00-10:00 a.m.
T/TH
High School balcony
wrestling room
Wrestling Camp
Boys and Girls in
grades 6-8 and 9-12
July 9, 10 & 11
Grades 6-8 10am - noon
Grades 9-12 8am - 10am
T/W/TH
High School balcony
wrestling room
6th, 7th, 8th
June 19, 20 & 21
W,TH,F
11:00AM - 12:30PM
SOCCER CAMP
Participants will learn basic techniques such as shooting, heading, receiving, dribbling, shielding, etc. Each session
will include small sided and/or full field games. Camp Coordinator: Kyle Nevenzel, Head Varsity Soccer Coach.
Equipment Required: Gym Shoes and Shorts. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JUNE 7, 2013. COST: $10.00
GRADES
DATES
DAYS
TIME
LOCATION
2nd-6th
June 10, 11, 12 & 13
M-TH
9:00AM-10:30AM
Fennville HS Soccer Field
FALL YOUTH FOOTBALL/CHEER INFORMATION
FLAG FOOTBALL
FOOTBALL CAMP
Football camp will stress fundamentals and include group competitions, flag football games, as well as individual and
team instruction. Camp Coordinator—Fennville Football Staff. Equipment Required: Shoes and Shorts (football
pads will NOT be worn for this camp). REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JULY 12, 2013. COST: $10.00 per
participant.
GRADES
DATES
DAYS
TIME
K-6th
July 23, 24, 25
T-W-TH
5:30-7:00PM
LOCATION
HS Practice Football Field
7th-12th
July 15, 16, 17, 18
M-T-W-TH
5:00-7:30PM
HS Practice Football Field
Flag Football is for boys and girls in K/1st/2nd grades who want to learn the fundamentals of
football. Rosters may be composed of between 7 and 12 players. NO EQUIPMENT NEEDED.
Practice start date: Tuesday, September 17, 2013 from 6:00PM—7:15PM.
Post Mark ON or Before: September 10, 2013—$20.00 Post Mark AFTER: September 10 —$30.00
AFTER: September 17, 2013—NO REGISTRATION
GRADES
CROSS COUNTRY/TRACK CAMP
Participants will learn a variety of conditioning drills, field events and strategies for distance running competition.
Camp Coordinator—Jeff Sexton, Head Varsity Cross Country Coach Equipment Required: Gym Shoes and Shorts.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: AUGUST 16, 2013. COST: $10.00 per participant.
GRADES
DATES
DAYS
TIME
LOCATION
2nd-8th
August 19, 20, 21 & 22
M-TH
9:30-10:45AM
Fennville HS Track
WRESTLING
Camp will focus on individual skills during the first half of the camp and on team skills the second half.
Camp Coordinator—Steven Fries, Varsity Wrestling Coach. Equipment Required: Gym Shoes.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JULY 5, 2013. COST: FREE
GRADES
DATES
TIME
DAYS
LOCATION
Open Mat Time
Boys and Girls in
grades 6-12
Every Tues & Thurs
June 11 to June 27
8:00-10:00 a.m.
T/TH
High School balcony
wrestling room
Wrestling Camp
Boys and Girls in
grades 6-8 and 9-12
July 9, 10 & 11
Grades 6-8 10am - noon
Grades 9-12 8am - 10am
K-2nd
DAYS
Begins September 17, lasts through
October
High School balcony
wrestling room
Rocket football is for boys and girls in 3rd/4th and 5th/6th grade who want to learn the fundamentals of football. Please refer to the chart at the bottom of the page for grade and weight stipulations. Rosters may be
composed of between 15 and 20 players. FOOTBALL EQUIPMENT NEEDED (jersey and pant colors will
be black.) Practice Start Date: Tuesday, August 20, 2013. Coaches will contact participants prior to the first
week of practice.
Basic fundamentals camp for Junior Hawks. Instructed by High School boys basketball staff and players. Campers
will be given direct instruction on the basic fundamentals of basketball needed to compete at a high level. Camp
Coordinator: Joe Rodriguez, Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach. Equipment Required: Gym Shoes and Shorts.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JUNE 14, 2013. COST: $10.00 (includes basketball)
DATES
DAYS
TIME
GRADES
Tackle to Tackle Weight**
Post Mark AFTER: August 16, 2013—$50.00
Ball Carrying Weight
LOCATION
3rd/4th
135 lbs and over
Under 115 lbs
Front of Middle School
5th/6th
160 lbs and over
Under 140 lbs
Front of Middle School
**Tackle to Tackle Weight means the player will be playing offensive center, offensive guard, or offensive tackle.
NO Defense.** All weigh-ins will be performed with ALL EQUIPMENT ON.
BOYS BASKETBALL JR HOOPS CAMP
GRADES
Practices: FHS Football Field
Games in Fennville & Saugatuck
ROCKET FOOTBALL
Post Mark ON or Before: August 16, 2013—$40.00
T/W/TH
LOCATION
T-W-TH
LOCATION
3rd, 4th, 5th
June 19, 20 & 21
W,TH,F
9:00AM - 10:30AM
Fennville HS Gym
6th, 7th, 8th
June 19, 20 & 21
W,TH,F
11:00AM - 12:30PM
Fennville HS Gym
ROCKET CHEERLEADING
Cheerleading is for girls in grades 3rd/4th and 5th/6th who want to learn the fundamentals of cheerleading and support the Rocket Football Teams during games. Rosters may be composed of between 12 and 15 cheerleaders. Practice start date: Tuesday, September 10, 2013. Coaches will contact participants prior to the first week of practice.
Post Mark ON or Before: Sept 9, 2013—$25.00
Post Mark AFTER: Sept 9, 2013—$35.00
GRADES
DATES
DAYS
LOCATION
3rd/4th and 5th/6th
September and October
Practices: TBA, Games: Saturday
mornings in September and October
Elementary Gym
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Athletics
Successful Baseball Camp!
The Varsity baseball coaches along with the team held their annual baseball camp in April. Around
thirty energetic and excited campers showed up for the camp. This year they learned skills in
throwing, hitting and base running. A special THANK YOU goes out to the varsity baseball players
as they took the time out of their weekend to come in and help out at camp. Coach Peterson said,
“One of the most rewarding things about the camp was seeing this year’s team with these young
kids”.” They went above and beyond!”
15th Annual Fennville Blackhawk Golf Scramble
“It’s A Great Day to Be A Blackhawk!”
Saturday, July 27, 2013 @ Cheshire Golf Course
REGISTRATION FORM
NAME
PHONE NUMBER
EMAIL
1.
2.
3.
4.
Send a check for $240.00 BEFORE JULY 4 ($300.00 after) to:
Fennville Athletic Boosters
Attn: Kim Overhiser
6317 107th
South Haven, Michigan 49010
All proceeds to benefit the Fennville Athletic Program
Sponsored By: Fennville Athletic Boosters
• 18 holes of golf with cart • Snacks & Lunch • Huge Raffle • Cash prizes on selected holes
9:00AM Shotgun Start: Scramble Format. $60.00 per golfer/$240.00 per team if paid in FULL
BY JULY 4, $300 per team thereafter.
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Alumni
Class of 1963:
Back Row L to R: Robert DeLaLuz, John Watts, David Hutchins, James Johnson, Ronald Collins, Arnie Ensfield, Fenneke (Van Lonkhuyzen) Englebrecht,
Hector Canales, Lucile (Dunn) Stanphill , Melvin Souders, Joyce Wright, Tom Martin, David Landsburg, Jim Luna, Kathleen (Christie) McMahon, James
Bushee, David Nye, Cheryl (Crane) Newcastle, Chuck Flanner, William Shields, Dan Nye, and Coach Ray Feher.
Middle Row L to R: Joyce Johnson, Linda (Jones) Hobbs, Shirley (Baker) Newman, Joan (Squire) Thomas, Delores (Jones) Baty, Shirley (King) Emmons,
Donna (McKellips) Earl, Kathy (Warren) Prechtel, Nancy (Chase) Martin, Catherine (Immormino) Sutin, and Judy (Tolhurst) Flanner.
FRONT ROW L TO R: Staff member, Fran Seymour, Carolyn (Foster) Kubanek, Janice (Morse) Howard, Staff member, Mr. Samuel Morehead, Maryellen
(Albers) Hall, Connie (Thoman) Veen, Judy (Albers) Beckwith , Ellen (Harrell) Slater, and staff member, Ronald Hesche
Fennville Alumni Association Hosts
Anniversary Celebration!
On May 24 members of the classes of 1963 and 1988 returned to FPS
to celebrate their 25 and 50 year anniversary. A reception and a special ceremony were held in their honor where they received special
silver and gold anniversary diplomas. Special presenters for the class
of 1963 were Fran Seymour and Coach Feher. Thank you to all the
members who attended this year’s event.
Next year will be the anniversary for classes of 1964 and 1989! If you
are a member of either of these classes please call or email us with
your current contact information for our alumni database so that you
won’t miss our invite in the spring. Call Diane Beaty at (269) 561-7331,
ext. 1123 or email [email protected].
Class of 1988
Left to right: Trish (Schwartz) Aschenbrenner, Eric Rasmussen, Shelley
(Monique) Carl, Connie (Hughes) Symons, and Ernest Moreno II.
BEWARE! WEBSITE FRAUD!
You Will Never Be Asked To Pay Money When Joining A FPS Website!
Fennville Alumni Association would like to let the community know that at no time will any website belonging to the FPS alumni ask for
your personal information OR request any money in order for you to sign up to such a site. The Fennville Alumni Association Facebook
page is: www.tiny.cc/FennvilleAlumi.com
There is no website for the Fennville Alumni Association at this time. The following site is NOT Fennville Alumni Site and although it has
our logo and shows Fennville Public School’s apparel, it has nothing to do with us and it will ask you for money to sign up. This site has
been and will continue to be reported as false advertising. https://www.alumniclass.com/fennville
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Adult/Alternative Education
Fennville Adult / Alternative High School
GRADUATION 2013
The Fennville Adult / Alternative High School proudly presents the Class of
2013 and honored their achievement on Thursday, May 23rd. It was a wonderful day celebrating with the graduates, their family, and friends. A total
of twenty-two completed their high school credentials this year, with eight
earning the high school diploma and fourteen earning the GED.
This year’s graduating class’ advice to incoming students? “Never give up!
Give it all you’ve got and have lots of hope…keep moving forward with your
education…stay focused, if you stay on your game, big doors will open for
you…you can do anything you set your mind to…READ, the more you learn,
the easier it gets…just do it! Don’t be afraid to fall, only then will you learn
how to spread your wings and fly. Try your best, you can do it! It may be
hard at times, but it is the chance to really be somebody…”
Thinking about getting your GED? Please take our advice and make every
effort to complete it before 2014! In January, the GED will be completely
revamped and become more difficult, those who have testing in progress would
have to start all over again. Do not get your GED online or via correspondence, they are not legitimate and are expensive. Come to our program to
study and prepare and take your tests at an Official Testing Center. Fennville
Adult/Alternative Learning Center will guide and support you.
THE GRADUATING CLASS OF 2013!
High School Diploma:
Ap r i l C a r b a j a l :
April is planning on
enrolling at GRCC
and would like to become a dentist. She
put in a lot of work
to earn the credits needed to finish
her diploma and appreciated the help
from the teachers, “they want to see
you succeed.”
Dulce Cotita CletoMajin: Dulce is so
proud of her accomplishment of coming
back to school as an
adult after several
years and completing her high school
diploma. English is her second language which made it an even greater
accomplishment. Her two beautiful
young daughters, her family, friends,
and God inspired her to keep going.
She is very thankful to have reached
her goal and is looking forward to
furthering her education and helping
other ESL students with reading.
Jennifer Ann Groth:
Jennifer is the manager at the South Haven Pizza Hut. Earning her High School
Diploma is a great
example for her two children. She
only needed a few credits to finish,
which she did quickly and with quality work!
Katrina Lynn
McKay: Katrina was
an excellent student
and hopes to go on
to college to pursue
a career as an Ultra
Sound Technician. She also appreciated the help that Miss Dana and
Miss Marilyn were always more than
willing to give to help her understand
a problem. The flexible hours were
essential for her, as she has a baby
on the way, plus a beautiful young
daughter, Skye, at home. Great job
Katrina!
Michael Douglas
Patosky: We are very
happy for Mike. He
completed his High
School diploma after
several years of attending the program and working
full time. His graduating class had
the most credits required (27.5), but
he never gave up and kept a good
attitude and steady pace. Congratulations Mike!
Alan Edward Polk:
Alan came to us with
over 30 credit hours
of college courses
already taken and
his GED. He always
wanted his High School Diploma and
he has succeeded in achieving his
goal putting thoughtful consideration
into his classes. He was a pleasure to
have in class. He plans on furthering
his education and said, “Thank you
Marilyn and Dana for being the real
seed planters of the mind.”
Myra Alejandra
Solis: Myra is a kind
and smart young
woman who has the
ability to go further
with her education;
she plans on speaking with WMU
representatives to see what opportunities are available. We’re very proud
of you, Myra!
Claude Leon
S h e d r i c k , J r. :
Claude put in the time
and effort in the final
weeks of the school
year to complete his
needed course requirements via
E2020, even though they were the
difficult courses, including Algebra
2, he finished just in time! He is currently employed at Kam Plastics and
dreams of owning his own welding
business or being a Gaming Programmer. Earning his high school diploma
will help him to go further and boosts
his self esteem; making his family
very proud!
GED:
Cortnie Lynn
Boeve: This young
mother completed a
major stepping stone
to her future and
plans on attending Davenport College to pursue a degree in Business
Management. She also has a special
talent as a poet/songwriter/singer and
has recorded for Epitome Records.
Having overcome challenges herself,
she now gives back by working with
teen mothers at the Lilly Jane Home.
She enjoyed our program and says
“the help was tremendous, my teachers were amazing!”
Flor Alisia
Carranza: Flor
received a perfect
“800” score on the
GED Reading Exam,
we are very proud of
her! She would like to go to college
at GRCC or GVSU with her dream of
being a chef and opening her own authentic Mexican restaurant. She has
great respect for her parents and the
sacrifices they made to allow her to
better her own life.
Megan Marie
Drake: Megan was
inspired to finish by
the goal of a better
career for herself to
benefit her children. She only needed
to pass her GED Math Test and was
able to greatly improve her math
score and pass the GED! She persevered and it paid off. She would
like to go to LMC in South Haven
and currently gives back to the community by volunteering at Christian
Neighbors.
Tracy Leann Frisbie: (not pictured)
Tracy stayed focused and dedicated to
her studies over the past two school
years while working full time at
Challenge. We are so proud of her
achievement and know that she can
now look forward to improving her
career choices and possibly attending college.
Israel Angel
Garces: Israel also
stayed focused on his
studies while being
employed full time
at Nelson Steel. He’d
like to start Tig Welding as his next
career and dreams of working on
foreign cars. He is very determined,
knows what he wants, and how to get
it. Great job, Israel!
Mary Gresham:
Mary came to us with
high skill levels and
was able to quickly
pass all five GED exams. She now plans
on going to college and working to
give back to the community. Congratulations Mary!
Dustin Shane
Klifman: Dustin
advices other students to “not mess
around” and “do your
work…” as soon as
he applied himself, he easily completed his GED! His dream career
is being a tattoo artist. He liked our
program because there is “no drama”
and nice people. He says “deuces”
(which means “peace”). Good job,
Dustin!
Adult/Alternative Education
Nicholas Albert
Liceaga: We are
so proud of Nick for
completing his GED
this year! He kept at
it and now he is able
to celebrate his achievement! He is
considering joining the U.S. Army or
career training program through MI
Works. Congratulations Nick!
Fabian Robarto
Rios: Fabian completed his GED and
his Information Tech
course at the Allegan Vocational / Tech
school this year. We are confident
that he can go far with whatever he
would like to pursue in his future!
Donald Jay Sheldon III:(not pictured) Donnie completed his GED
with strong scores and can now
further his career in auto mechanics
or any field of his choice. He has an
interview with Johnson Controls and
recently got engaged! He is very in-
Daniel Lyle Martell: (not pictured)
Daniel is a very bright young man
and was able to get high scores on
his GED exams. He is enrolling for
college at ITT Tech and we wish him
all the best!
telligent, caring, and a great example
for other students.
Ethan David
Skinner: Ethan
would like to attend
college next winter
and currently works
on his family’s farm.
He enjoyed that our program was
quick and straight forward. He was
a great student, kept on task and
focused on his studies. We are
very happy for you, Ethan!
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to become a Physical Therapist.
Our program helped her to reach
her goal and she appreciated all the
help provided by the teaching staff.
Congratulations, Ashley!
Jo r d a n M i c h a e l
Stalter: Jordan is
now working at Monroe’s Café in Saugatuck and would like
to pursue a
career in Building Trades.
Nice work, Jordan!
Ashley Breeshae Smith: Ashley would like to go to college
Miscellaneous
Michigan Department of Education
Summer Food Service Program
Fennville Public Schools Participating in Summer Food Service Program
Fennville Public Schools announces the sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program for Children. Free meals will be made available to children 18 years of age and under or persons up to
age 26 who are enrolled in an educational program for the mentally or physically disabled that is
recognized by a State or local public educational agency. The meals will be provided without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the
course of the meal service. Meals will be provided at the site listed below:
Fennville Elementary School Cafeteria
8 Memorial Drive, Fennville, MI 49408
June 24-August 6 (excluding July 4th & 5th)
A Letter from Our Nurse
Thank you so much for allowing me to become a part of your lives as your Fennville
School Nurse. It has been a pleasure to serve
you all! I loved watching all of you mature and
become vibrant community members. Many
of you gave me the special privilege of seeing
you grow-up from infant to parent. You have
made me feel like a real member of this Fennville Family.
I have been blessed with many treasures you
have given me in material items and precious
memories. I will always hold them close to my
heart. What a thrill it has been for me to see
so many of my students take on the career of
nursing. That’s when I truly feel I have made a
difference.
I have been truly honored to be able to work
with you all and be a part of your lives. Thanks
for giving me the best 23 years of my nursing
career.
Always,
Marilyn Hebert RN
School Nurse
Monday-Friday
Breakfast: 7:45am-8:45am
Lunch: 11:00am-12:30pm
Snack: 2:30pm-2:45pm
Contact George Siedis/Food Service Director Fennville Public Schools with questions
(269)561-7331 ext:4262
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) policy, this
institution is prohibited from discriminating
on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex,
age, or disability.
To file a complaint alleging discrimination,
write USDA, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C.
20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992
(Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired
or have speech disabilities may contact USDA
through the Federal Relay at (800) 877-8339;
or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal
opportunity provider and employer.
ACRDC
Head Start:
A Program Serving Ages 0-5
Head Start and Early Head Start provide
high quality free child development and
preschool programs for income eligible
families with children, prenatal to 5 years
old, in Allegan County. Children of all abilities are encouraged to apply.
Allegan * Fennville * Martin * Otsego/
Plainwell * Sycamore/Hopkins * Wayland
Home Based Available * Early Childhood
Center in Plainwell
For more information - Call 673-5472
Summer Migrant Program
The Summer Migrant program will be
Monday, June 24 through Tuesday,
August 6.
Family Fiesta on August 6
from 5:30 – 7:00pm.
If families want to see if they qualify for
this free 30 day program, please contact
Mrs. Alice Rodriguez at 561-7331 or
[email protected].
Fennville High School Receives
National Recognition!
Fennville Public Schools
2013-2014
Fennville High School has been named as an award winner
in the annual US News and World Report ranking of the best
high schools in America! Of the 826 high schools in Michigan, seven received a “Gold” ranking, 68 received a “Silver”
ranking, and 131 received a ranking of “Bronze”. Fennville
High School was named in that “Bronze” category, putting
us in the top quarter of high schools in the state!
Congratulations to our students and staff on receiving this
wonderful recognition!
Debt Levy Reduced Again
In August 2012, the Board of Education refinanced the
district’s long-term debt from the 2004 bond issue, saving
district taxpayers more than $1.3 million over the remaining life of those loans.
As a result, the Board of Education has now been able to
reduce the 2013 tax levy for the debt service fund from 4.9
mills to 4.6 mills (a savings nearly equal to the amount approved in the sinking fund vote)! The reduction in taxes is
part of the Board’s ongoing effort to provide our students
with the highest quality education, while doing so at the
best value for taxpayers.
August
26-28 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT – No School for Students
September
2 LABOR DAY – NO SCHOOL FOR STAFF OR STUDENTS
3 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
October
7 EARLY RELEASE DAY; Students dismissed at 12:50 p.m.
November
1 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT – No School for Students
12 9-12 Parent-Teacher Conferences 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
6-8 Parent-Teacher Conferences
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
13 9-12 Parent-Teacher Conferences 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
K-5 Parent-Teacher Conferences
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
14 6-8 Parent-Teacher Conferences
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
K-5 Parent-Teacher Conferences
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
27 THANKSGIVING BREAK – NO SCHOOL FOR STAFF OR STUDENTS
December
9 EARLY RELEASE DAY; Students dismissed at 12:50 p.m.
23-31 HOLIDAY BREAK – NO SCHOOL FOR STAFF OR STUDENTS
January
1-3 HOLIDAY BREAK – NO SCHOOL FOR STAFF OR STUDENTS
6 School Resumes
February
3 EARLY RELEASE DAY; Students dismissed at 12:50 p.m.
12 K-8 Parent-Teacher Conferences
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
13 K-8 Parent-Teacher Conferences
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
March
3 EARLY RELEASE DAY; Students dismissed at 12:50 p.m.
12 9-12 Parent-Teacher Conferences 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
13 9-12 Parent-Teacher Conferences 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
17 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT – No School for Students
April
7-11 SPRING BREAK – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS OR STAFF
May
5 EARLY RELEASE DAY; Students dismissed at 12:50 p.m.
26 MEMORIAL DAY – NO SCHOOL FOR STAFF OR STUDENTS
June
3 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL, ½ DAY FOR STUDENTS
Students dismissed at 11:05 a.m.
Full Day Staff
4 ½ Day – Records Day for Staff
Outstanding People For Education Award
The Allegan County School Boards Association presented its fifth annual
“Outstanding People for Education” award at their June meeting at Martin
Public Schools. Winners received an award designed by the Allegan County
Communications team and made by Allegan County high school students.
The individuals receiving recognition for Fennville were :
Connee Laaksonen - Middle School Para-Professional
Benson Propst - Middle School Science Teacher
Abraham (Nick) Harrison - High School Lead Custodian
Congratulations to all of our nominees and winners, and thanks for all you
do for education in Fennville!
Connee Laaksonen
Benson Propst
Abraham Harrison
Fennville Public Schools
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Fennville, Michigan 49408
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